bonnet VAUXHALL INSIGNIA 2019.5 User Guide

236Vehicle careVehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
9 Danger
The ignition system uses
extremely high voltage. Do not
touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Move the safety catch sideways to the left vehicle side and open the bonnet.
The bonnet is held open
automatically.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Stop-start system 3 161.
Closing Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the
latch from a low height (20-25 cm).
Check that the bonnet is engaged.

Vehicle care237Caution
Do not press the bonnet into the
latch to avoid dents.
Active bonnet 3 70.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 282.
The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 600 miles.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.
Caution
It is the owner's responsibility to
maintain the proper level of an
appropriate quality oil in the
engine.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,
reinsert fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.

278Vehicle careCaution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap with the upper flange into
the recess and fix cap by pushing.
Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.

314IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 234
Active bonnet ................................ 70
Active emergency braking ..........199
Adaptive cruise control .......110, 184
AdBlue ................................ 108, 166
Adjustable air vents ...................153
Airbag and belt tensioners .........105
Airbag deactivation ..............62, 105
Airbag label................................... 57
Airbag system .............................. 57
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 155
Air conditioning system .............. 144
Air intake .................................... 154
Air vents...................................... 153
All-wheel drive ........................... 173
Antilock brake system ................ 174
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....107
Anti-theft alarm system ................33
Anti-theft locking system .............. 33
Appearance care ........................278
Armrest ................................... 52, 54
Armrest storage ........................... 73
Ashtrays ....................................... 94 Automatic anti-dazzle ..................38
Automatic dimming ......................37
Automatic light control ...............134
Automatic locking ........................26Automatic transmission .............168
Autostop ..................................... 161
Auxiliary heater ........................... 153
B Baselevel display ........................111
Battery discharge protection ......143
Belts.............................................. 55 BlueInjection ............................... 166
Bonnet ....................................... 236
Brake and clutch fluid .................282
Brake and clutch system ...........106
Brake assist ............................... 176
Brake fluid .................................. 239
Brakes ............................... 174, 239
Breakdown.................................. 276
Bulb replacement ....................... 243
C Capacities .................................. 295
Cargo management system ........79
Catalytic converter .....................165
Central locking system ................24
Centre console lighting ..............142
Centre console storage ...............73
Changing tyre and wheel size ...264
Charging system ........................ 106
Child locks ................................... 27
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66
Child restraints.............................. 63